POLAR Datalink

If you have a CS 500 then you may need this. There is data that is readily available in the Polar CS 500 that can be better visualized when you pair it with this data link. For instance, there's a comparison chart between HRT, elevation and MPH, this can be helpful if you want to squeeze the most out of the training session. The interface is intuitive and very organized. The 4 stars rating is due to connection hassle. The range is a joke, you can have the data link a few inches apart and rarely will connect on the first try. The transfer speed is very slow but once is uploaded, you can disconnect the CS 500 and keep looking at the charts thru the Polar Web application. I bought this data link and to be honest, I am not impressed with the provided information, because the CS 500 already provide the same information minus the graphics. But it is surely a great training aid for those who wants to squeeze the very last drop of training sweat.

I like immediate feedback, but I like the chance to analyze feedback better. The datalink, though a bit pricey, gives you access to the polar website and its tools for analysis. I'm not a runner, and I don't bike as much as I used to, but I have been going to the gym to push iron around for a few years now. Though it's not cardio work as it's often conceived of, lifting weights involves the cardiovascular, and I like knowing whether I am pushing to the limits and getting cardio benefits. I wish Polar would support lifting weights better, but that's a bit much to ask from a HR monitor. For what I need, the datalink satisfies. I particularly like the training load function, so I can see visually whether I need to back off, or whether I'm where I want to be to keep getting healthier.

Usually communicates with my RCX3; software does a sufficient job for a layman's understanding. On line analysis and tools help track progress, although they may be better suited to a more advanced user. Nevertheless, it is very helpful to track routes, overall milage, effort (HR, pace) and time. Comparing identical routes also gives some encouragement - as you can see progress as you increase your performance.

Really helpful, yet not the product I expected.I own a polar rcx3, and bought the datalink to upload my trainings to the web, but the uploading speed is really slow, and the conection between the personal computer and the datalink gets lost very often, also it calims to have a 3 meter range capacity but it's not true I have to place the personal computer on top of the datalink otherwise it's imposible not to lose the conection. On the other hand, using polar personal trainer with the data link is very satisfying, graphs from training zones and training load are improved with the device and you can really feel a high relationship between your body and what the computer is measuring... To sum up, it's nice but not what I expected from polar...

have to say wish anything came with actual directions on how to use but guess everything is web based. But i got it working and i'm happy with the product and i love my watch polar 300

The data link provides direct access to the various screens you use on the polar CS500. Much easier to set up for use and transmitting of data great product. Works great.

After downloading the application from Polar, I was able to link up all of my workout data. It takes less than a minute to download 10 workouts. The Polarpersonaltrainer.com application does a good job a cataloging your workouts with lots of details. The heart rate monitor, datalink and the polarpersonaltrainer.com application create a great way to track workouts and progress.

It's very necessary in order to use all the features of polar's watch. With this you can show all the logs of your trainings.

Je m'en sers avec le compteur vélo CS500+. Les informations sont transférées très rapidement sur le site "polarpersonaltrainer.com" où l'on peut constater sa progression de jour en jour.Utilisé avec le compteur et la ceinture cardio, le site indique graphiquement les rythmes cardiaques moyen, maxi et mini de la séance, les vitesses maxi et moyenne, les calories dépensées, le pourcentage de graisses brulé, la dénivellation et l'altitude, la température etc...On peut comparer les séances entre elles, les possibilités sont très riches et évoluent, le site s'améliorant de temps à autre, en ajoutant des fonctions.Bref, ça vaut bien le coup de mettre 30€ dans un produit qui devient vite indispensable.

Permet de télécharger les infos enregistrées par le compteur et donc un meilleure analyse du parcours effectué que la lecture sur le compteur uniquement n'affichant que de min, max et moy.Ceci dit, je ne suis pas du tout satisfait de la livraison, qui devait se faire à mon domicile. Le livreur ne s'est pas présenté et j'ai dû faire 30km pour le chercher en point relais (il y en a d'autres plus proches de chez moi).

Great little dongle for transferring data from Polar RCX5 to Polar Personal Trainer, but recent upgrade of latter does not work as well as previous version!

Pour le mettre en oeuvre il faut un ensemble de conditions, site WEB, service PolarDaemon dans Windows, configurer l'enregistreur, parfois la liaison se fait attendre, donne un peu l'impression d'une usine à gaz et quand on ne s'en sert pas souvent, chaque fois on repart à zéro !

very good delivery did exactly what they said they would do. great product.